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Alcaraz sets final clash with Rune in Barcelona
  • April 20, 2025
  • 4 min read

Alcaraz sets final clash with Rune in Barcelona

Carlos Alcaraz further showcased his versatility and tactical nous on Saturday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where he surged into the championship match. The top seed tamed the windy conditions and a heavy-hitting Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 to extend his winning streak to nine matches. Alcaraz saved the only break point he faced in

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Alcaraz reach last four in Barcelona after moving past de Minaur
  • April 18, 2025
  • 2 min read

Alcaraz reach last four in Barcelona after moving past de Minaur

Carlos Alcaraz kept alive his electric run of form on Friday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where he extended his win streak to eight matches. The top seed earned an impressive 7-5, 6-3 victory over Alex de Minaur to reach the semi-finals at the ATP 500. Alcaraz, who lifted his second ATP Tour title

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Zverev moves past Altmaier to reach quarter finals in Munich
  • April 16, 2025
  • 3 min read

Zverev moves past Altmaier to reach quarter finals in Munich

Alexander Zverev’s bid to complete a hat-trick of titles at the BMW Open by Bitpanda continued to gain pace on Wednesday afternoon in Munich. The top seed prevailed 6-3, 6-2 in an all-German battle against Daniel Altmaier at the newly upgraded clay-court ATP 500, where he has now dropped just 10 games across his opening

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Hanfmann stuns Mensik as Navone sinks Auger-Aliassime in Munich
  • April 15, 2025
  • 3 min read

Hanfmann stuns Mensik as Navone sinks Auger-Aliassime in Munich

Yannick Hanfmann channelled the support of the home fans to pull off an early upset on Tuesday at the BMW Open by Bitpanda in Munich. The 33-year-old German wild card defeated Jakub Mensik 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-3 in Munich to halt the fast-rising #NextGenATP star’s recent momentum. Mensik was competing in his first match since beating

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Alcaraz defeats Quinn in straight sets in Barcelona opener
  • April 15, 2025
  • 2 min read

Alcaraz defeats Quinn in straight sets in Barcelona opener

Carlos Alcaraz was dragged into a second-set tussle on Tuesday, but prevailed in fine fashion to extend his winning streak at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell to 11 matches. The 21-year-old Spaniard withstood American qualifier Ethan Quinn 6-2, 7-6(6) to advance to the second round at the clay-court ATP 500. Alcaraz was forced to rally

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